adjective

lit

illuminated, awesome, drunk

The room was lit by a single candle.

The room was lit by a single candle.

The party last night was absolutely lit.

The party last night was absolutely lit.

((noun)) is lit ((noun)) is illuminated The room was lit by a candle.

a lit ((noun)) an illuminated ((noun)) He held a lit match.

Synonyms: illuminated, bright; (slang) awesome, cool; Antonyms: dark, unlit

From the verb 'to light', which comes from Old English 'līhtan' (to illuminate). 'Lit' is the past tense and past participle.

Picture a 'lit' candle. It's both illuminated and can be the start of a 'lit' (awesome) party.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.